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LD06 FVW

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,241 mi
Last recorded184,241 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 FVW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 184,241 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine BACK OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine FRONT SUB FRAME BEHIND RADIATOR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

HEAD LAMP WASHERS INOP

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FEATHERED ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER OUTER SKIN IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 165,090 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer outer skin splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 159,103 miles

Oil leak ()

headlamp level amber warning light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2018 159,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

headlamp level amber warning light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2017 145,599 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 134,297 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower rose joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower rose joints very slight (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2016 134,297 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower rose joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower rose joints very slight (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2015 118,859 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 118,859 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 106,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Jan 2014 106,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2013 93,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2013 93,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2012 79,122 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 66,040 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 66,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,938 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,881 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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LD06 FVW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD06 FVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LD06 FVW registered?

LD06 FVW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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